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Marcus Allen Burkett, a 23-year-old resident of Pontiac, Michigan, tragically lost his life on July 3, 2017. Known affectionately as "Merk," Marcus was a talented tattoo artist and a student enrolled at Oakland Community College for the fall semester. He was deeply loved by his family and friends, leaving behind a daughter, Taylor Burkett, and numerous siblings and relatives.
The incident that led to Marcus's death occurred in the early hours of July 3, 2017. A quadruple shooting took p ...Read More
The incident that led to Marcus's death occurred in the early hours of July 3, 2017. A quadruple shooting took p ...Read More
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Marcus Burkett
Black / African American
Pontiac
MI
2017-07-03
23
Marcus
Burkett
11/06/2025
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I'm really struggling to wrap my head around the tragic loss of Marcus "Merk" Burkett. By all accoun... ...Read More
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
I keep thinking about Marcus's little girl, Taylor. She was just a child when her dad was taken from... ...Read More
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
